I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game.
LARRY BIRDDon’t let winning make you soft. Don’t let losing make you quit. Don’t let your teammates down in any situation.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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It doesn’t matter who scores the points, it’s who can get the ball to the scorer.
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What’s better? Dogs or broomsticks? I mean will the world really ever know?
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I knew I was as good as anybody. That’s not really bragging; it’s just that I’d put the time in.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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The nature of competition is such that any number of people invariably have their eyes on the same prize you do. Recognize your assets and employ them to the best of your ability.
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I really don’t like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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I have always been confident in my skills and once the game got going I knew I was probably the best player on the floor most of the time whether it was junior high, high school or college. I knew I had control of the game.
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But it is a black man’s game, and it will be forever.
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I’ve always been interested in jobs in the NBA. But I’ve been in this for 20 years and it might be time to do something else.
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My goal was just to try and be the best player on my high school team, and look where I am now. And that was still my goal as a young kid, just to try and be a little better than my brother was.
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If you tell a teammate you’re ready to play as tough as you’re able to, you’d better go out there and do it.
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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
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You’re all playin’ for second place.
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